All Sides

08/27/2026

Looking for the best breakfast in Columbus? Nick Dekker, of Nicholas "Dr Breakfast" Dekker, shared his top five local spots.

Dekker, who is also known as Dr. Breakfast, gave us his current top five breakfast restaurants in Columbus. His favorites include:

Joya's in Worthington
the lox bagel shop in the Short North
Kolache - Columbus, OH in German Village, Brewery District
South Of Lane in Upper Arlington
The Pancake House with locations in Westerville and Polaris.

Let us know your favorite local Columbus breakfast place in the comments!

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08/27/2026

On this week's Fascinating Ohio, we're meeting a breakfast influencer, women's advocate and math educator.

We're talking to a breakfast influencer, a women's advocate and a math educator on this week's Fascinating Ohio.

08/27/2026

Columbus Blue Jackets fans are nothing if not loyal. They've rolled with many punches over the years, but it's been a summer of discontent for local hockey lovers. Firings, team shakeups and trade rumors have rattled, well, pretty much everyone who cares about the team.

We are talking all things Columbus Blue Jackets on this hour of All Sides.

08/26/2026

The Black Lives Matter movement was monumental in calling out police brutality in our nation. It brought to light countless gruesome stories of victims and officers who dodged accountability. But the police force has had a long history of brutality against the Black community, even Black police officers.

Journalist Wilbert L. Cooper uncovers the story of being a Black cop in America in his recent book The Black Shield.

08/26/2026

The phrase, "It's a nice place to visit, but I wouldn't want to live there," sums up some people's feelings about the “downtown” of a city. According to a national study, city leaders' efforts to bring people back downtown have a long way to go.

A nationwide City Pulse survey found that nearly 75% of city residents say their central business districts offer a great experience but less than half visit weekly.

08/25/2026

Flock license plate cameras are making news as people in Columbus and across the country react to their use.

These small devices capture license plate information, as well as bumper stickers and other items on your car. Columbus City Councilmember Emmanuel V. Remy discussed the balance between privacy and solving crimes.

Listen to the full interview on your favorite podcast app or through the link in our bio.

08/25/2026

Ohio State University researchers want your baby teeth and toenail clippings, but the reason why is not what you may think.

Ohio State University researchers want your baby teeth and toenail clippings to learn more about the health effects of the oilfield brine, which is used for melting ice and dust control on roadways.

08/25/2026

There are many types of surveillance technology, but Flock Safety license plate cameras is one making news as people in Columbus and across the country react to their use. Listen at 10 a.m. on 89.7 NPR News or listen online.

There are many types of surveillance technology, but Flock Safety license plate cameras is one making news as people in Columbus and across the country react to their use

08/25/2026

An upcoming musical event on September 1, “Southern Oracles,” will celebrate the South Side, an area of Columbus that is historically and artistically rich, vibrant and diverse.

Through music and poetry, artists will pay tribute to beloved spots – from Boyd's Barbershop to Golden Donuts to Mae's Market.

Guests:

Scott Woods, poet, writer, author

J Rawls, Jason Rawls, musician, DJ, and assistant professor of hip hop at Ohio State University

Trek Manifest, musical artist and rapper

Funding from:
Johnstone Fund for New Music

Listen here:

https://www.wosu.org/show/all-sides/2026-08-24/celebrating-the-music-of-columbus-south-side

WOSU Public Media

08/24/2026

Columbus City Council President and mayoral candidate Shannon G. Hardin is pushing back on "The Columbus Way." As he prepared to enter the race for mayor in 2027 to challenge Mayor Andrew Ginther, Shannon Hardin said he heard from many residents who said they didn't have a say in the city's decision making.

Listen to the full interview: https://www.wosu.org/show/all-sides/2026-08-24/weekly-reporter-roundtable-hardin-challenges-ginther-in-columbus-mayors-race